CITY COUNCIL
AND AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Council Chamber, City Hall
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
www.palmspringsca.gov
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 9, 2025
3:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
5:30 PM REGULAR MEETING
Ron deHarte, Mayor
Naomi Soto, Mayor Pro Tem
Jeffrey Bernstein, Councilmember
Grace Elena Garner, Councilmember
David Ready, Councilmember
Scott Stiles, City Manager
City of Palm Springs Mission Statement: Palm Springs is an inclusive world-class city dedicated to providing excellent and responsive public services to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations.
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AGENDA EN ESPAÑOL DISPONIBLE EL LUNES - HAGA CLIC AQUÍ
3:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER (Council Chamber):
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RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (Small Conference Room): See Closed Session Agenda.
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5:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATIONS:
A. Economic Development Strategic Plan
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The City Council will discuss the order of the agenda, may amend the order, add urgency items, note abstentions or "no" votes on Consent Calendar items, and request Consent Calendar items be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
The City Council may also remove items from the Consent Calendar prior to that portion of the Agenda.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: (Non-Public Hearing Agenda Items ONLY) This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council only on agenda items. Two (2) minutes will be assigned to each speaker. Testimony for Public Hearings will only be taken at the time of the hearing, and General Public Comments, non-agenda items, will be taken later in the meeting.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
The following routine matters may be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Council for separate discussion at this time or under Acceptance of the Agenda. The ordinance title is deemed to be read in its entirety and further reading waived on any ordinance listed on the Consent Calendar.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2024.
B. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE January 9, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 3
B. STAFF AUTHORIZED AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report of Staff Authorized Agreements and Purchase Orders for the period of November 1 through November 30, 2024.
C. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS FROM THE LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES AND THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the resignations of Craig Borba from the Library Board of Trustees, and Daniel Ballister from the Parks & Recreation Commission effective immediately.
D. ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,831
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept a grant award from the California Public Utilities Commission in the amount of $23,831.
E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2105, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 14 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, TO ADD CHAPTER 14.28, “WIRELESS
FACILITIES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2105, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA TO AMEND THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE; TITLE 14 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, TO ADD CHAPTER 14.28, “WIRELESS
FACILITIES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY.”
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F. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2104, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 8.04 OF TITLE 8 REGARDING UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES
AND THE FORMATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2104, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 8.04 OF TITLE 8 REGARDING UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES AND THE FORMATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS.”
G. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2106, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 11.44,
MODIFYING SIGNAGE POSTING REQUIREMENTS AT PARKS AND
RECREATION AREAS
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2106, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
11.44 MODIFYING SIGNAGE POSTING REQUIREMENTS AT PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS.”
H. APPROVE SERVICE AGREEMENT 24S353 WITH TABLET COMMAND, INC. FOR
INTEGRATION AND THREE-YEARS SERVICE PROVIDING ELECTRONIC
INCIDENT COMMAND
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Service Agreement 24S353 (Attachment A) with Tablet Command, Inc. for integration and three-years’ service as a Sole Source purchase at a cost of $95,900.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents2.
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I. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICE AGREEMENTS NO. 24B386 AND 24B388 WITH GA TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., AND 24B387 AND 24B389 WITH AARON HAN
DBA POLAR ELECTRICAL COMPANY FOR ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AND
INSTALLATION SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement 24B386 with GA Technical Services, Inc. to provide electrical maintenance and installation services for the Public Works department in an amount not to exceed $870,000 for the initial three-year term beginning January 13, 2025, through January 12, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion;
1. Approve Contract Services Agreement 24B387 with Aaron Han dba Polar Electrical Company to provide electrical maintenance and installation services for the Public Works department in an amount not to exceed $580,000 for the initial three-year term beginning January 13, 2025, through January 12, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion;
2. Approve Contract Services Agreement 24B388 with GA Technical Services, Inc. to provide electrical maintenance and installation services for the Parks and Recreation department in an amount not to exceed $470,000 for the initial three-year term beginning January 13, 2025, through January 12, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion;
3. Approve Contract Services Agreement 24B389 with Aaron Han dba Polar Electrical Company to provide electrical maintenance and installation services for the Parks and Recreation department in an amount not to exceed $315,000 for the initial three-year term beginning January 13, 2025, through January 12, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion;
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.5.
J. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FEE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File the City’s Development Project Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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K. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THE ART OF TAMING HORSES BY
CHRISTOPHER MYERS (REPRESENTED BY JAMES COHAN GALLERY) IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,000 WITH PUBLIC ARTS FUNDS
RECOMMENDATION:
Appropriate funds in the amount of $9,000 from the Public Arts Fund Balance.1.
Approve the purchase of The Art of Taming Horses by Christopher Myers in the amount of $9,000 with Public Arts Funds.
2. Authorize the Director to execute all necessary documents to facilitate funding for the purchase of the artwork from James Cohan Gallery.
3. L. APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ADOPTING THE
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TITLE VI PLAN
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the adoption of Palm Springs International Airport Title VI Plan as required by the Federal Aviation Administration.
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE PALM SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TITLE VI PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) FOR RECIPIENTS OF FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE”.
2. Authorize the Executive Director of Aviation or designee to execute all necessary documents related to implementation of the Title VI Plan, including minor revisions and routine updates required every three years by law, except in cases where significant revisions to FAA policies or federal guidelines necessitate substantial revisions to and readoption of the Title VI Plan by the City Council.
3. M. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LESAR DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS (A8761) FOR ONGOING
ENCAMPMENT RESOLUTION FUND PROGRAMS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PROJECTS
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with LeSar Development Consultants for a term of three years.
1. Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute all necessary documents.
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N. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE VELOCITY TRIPLE COMBINATION PUMPER TRUCK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,221,692.18.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Purchase of one velocity triple combination pumper in an amount not to exceed $1,221,692.18, inclusive of 10% ($111,062.93) contingency;
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
O. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 11 NEW VEHICLES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Fiesta Ford, Inc., for the purchase of 2 new Ford F-150 XL Crew Cab vehicles, 2 new Ford F-250 Crew Cab vehicles, and 2 new Ford Explorers in an amount not to exceed $321,178.66, inclusive of a 10% contingency;
1. Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Palm Springs Motors, Inc., for the purchase of five new Ford F-150 XL Super Cab vehicles in an amount not to exceed $238,301.91, inclusive of a 10% contingency;
2. After delivery of the new vehicles, declare existing vehicles being replaced as surplus vehicles and authorize the City Manager or designee to sell them at public auction in accordance with Chapter 7.07 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code;
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.4.
P. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24P372 WITH
ADLERHORST INTERNATIONAL, LLC FOR POLICE CANINE TRAINING
SERVICES FOR APPREHENSION AND SCENT DETECTION
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 24P372 (Attachment A) with Adlerhorst International, LLC to provide police canine training services for apprehension and scent detection for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $33,612 beginning January 13, 2025 through January 12, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
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Q. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24P373 WITH VOHNE LICHE KENNELS, INC. FOR POLICE CANINE TRAINING SERVICES FOR
EXPLOSIVES DETECTION
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 24P373 (Attachment A) with Vohne Liche Kennels, Inc. to provide police canine training services for explosives detection for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $74,400 beginning January 13, 2025, through January 12, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
R. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24P358 WITH ASM CONSULTING & INVESTIGATIONS, INC. FOR BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 24P358 (Attachment A) with ASM Consulting & Investigations, Inc. to provide background investigation services for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $280,000 beginning January 13, 2025, through January 12, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion; and
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
S. APPROVE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. 24C367 FOR THE
PURCHASE OF DRONES, DRONE DOCKS AND SOFTWARE FOR THE DRONE
FIRST RESPONDER PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Cooperative Purchase Agreement No. 24C367 with Advexure, LLC for a three-year period not to exceed $111,713.80, beginning February 1, 2025, through February 1, 2028.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
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T. APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24B361 WITH DESERT FIRE EXTINGUISHER CO., INC. FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT
MAINTENANCE, TESTING, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 24B361 with Desert Fire Extinguisher Co., Inc. to provide fire suppression equipment maintenance, testing, inspection, and repair services for the Palm Springs International Airport in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for the initial three-year term beginning January 13, 2025 through January 12, 2028, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole discretion.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
U. APPROVE AMENDMENT 1 TO AGREEMENT 24S123 WITH ARCHITECTURAL RESOURCES GROUP, INC. FOR A PEER REVIEW OF THE SECTION 14
HISTORICAL CONTEXT STUDY
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment 1 to Agreement 24S123 with Architectural Resources Group, Inc. for a peer review of the Section 14 Historical Context Study in the amount not to exceed $32,500 and a revised agreement amount of $107,490.
1. Appropriate $32,500 into the Department’s contractual services budget to cover this added work.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.3.
V. ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2024 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, CITY PROJECT 24-01, AND APPROVAL OF A SECOND TASK ORDER UNDER ON-CALL AGREEMENT NO. A8566 WITH DUDEK, INC.
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the subject Project as completed in accordance with the contract documents;
1. Authorize the City Manager to approve Task Order No. 2 for additional project management and inspection services from an on-call engineering services firm, Dudek, Inc., for $71,500 and a new not-to-exceed limit of $286,500; and
2. Authorize the City Engineer to execute and file a Notice of Completion for recordation with the Riverside County Recorder
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W. AUTHORIZE A SECOND TASK ORDER WITH BERG AND ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $236,934.21, PURSUANT TO AGREEMENT A8567 FOR
ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH STORM LINE 20, STAGE 3, CITY PROJECT NO. 19-15 RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Manager to approve a second task order in the amount of $236,934.21 for additional CM professional services with Berg and Associates, Inc., an ‘on-call’ firm for CM services.
1. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
X. APPROVAL OF A CULTURAL MONITORING CONTRACT WITH THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,000 FOR THE South Palm Canyon Bridge Replacement at Tahquitz Creek Channel, City Project No. 12-02, Federal Aid Project No. BRLS-5282(042) RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a cultural monitoring agreement with the Tribe in the amount of $115,000;
1. Delegate authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and execute the cultural monitoring agreement and amendments up to a total amount of $35,000 with all amendments reported to the City Council; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.3.
Y. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23P047 WITH HARRIS AND ASSOCIATES, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $471,600 FOR THE INDIAN CANYON DRIVE WIDENING, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. BRLO-5282(017), CITY PROJECT NO. 01-11
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $471,600 to Professional Services Agreement No.23P047 with Harris and Associates, Inc., for a new not-to-exceed amount of $4,598,117.54, for the Indian Canyon Drive Widening, Federal Aid Project No. BRLO-5282(017), City Project No. 01-11; and
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.2.
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Z. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT NO. 23Q183 WITH GROUP 4 ARCHITECTURE, RESEARCH + PLANNING, INC. FOR PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATION PROJECTS 16-08, MAIN LIBRARY RENOVATIONS, AND 19-18, JC FREY
BUILDING REHABILITATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement No. 23Q183 with Group 4 Architecture, Research + Planning, Inc. to provide design services for an amount not to exceed $56,360.
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.2.
AA. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PAYMENT OF
PAYROLL WARRANTS/DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
10-26-24 AND 11-09-24 TOTALING $5,711,369.90 AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANTS DATED 10-24-24 AND 11-07-24 TOTALING $20,813,417.75, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $26,524,787.65 DRAWN ON BANK OF AMERICA"
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. REQUEST BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR A LIMITED UPDATE TO
THE GENERAL PLAN, INCLUDING REVISIONS TO THE LAND USE
ELEMENT, CIRCULATION ELEMENT, SAFETY ELEMENT AND
ADMINISTRATION SECTION
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the public hearing and receive public testimony; and1.
Adopt A Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
ADDENDUM TO THE PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT TO THE 2007 GENERAL PLAN FOR AN AMENDMENT
TO THE LAND USE, CIRCULATION AND SAFETY ELEMENTS AND
ADOPTING THE 2040 GENERAL PLAN WITH AMENDMENTS TO THE
ADMINISTRATION SECTION, LAND USE ELEMENT, CIRCULATION
ELEMENT AND SAFETY ELEMENT.”
2. 3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
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3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
A. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 7 PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING POLICIES OF THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PROCUREMENT AND
CONTRACTING BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS”
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only:
and
1. Introduce on first reading an ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING TITLE 7 PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACT POLICIES OF
THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PROCURMENT
AND CONTRACTING BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS.”
2. B. RESOLUTION SETTING THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
Review, provide direction on modifications, and adopt a Resolution entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PLACE, DAYS, AND TIME, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 25153.”
C. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE ROSTER OF CITY COUNCIL
SUBCOMMITTEES, APPOINTEES, LIAISONS, AND REPRESENTATIVES TO
EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
Review and provide direction on changes to the roster of City Council subcommittees, appointees, liaisons, and representatives to external organizations.
1. Alternatively, approve the roster of City Council subcommittees, appointees, liaisons, and representatives to external organizations, and authorize the City Clerk to prepare and execute FPPC Form 806, Public Official Appointments.
2. D. DISCUSSION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE TO IMPOSE A MORATORIUM
ON NEW DRIVE-THROUGH USES
RECOMMENDATION:
Discuss and provide direction to City staff with regard to a possible moratorium ordinance on drive through uses within the City.
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PUBLIC COMMENT: (Non-Agenda Items) This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the City Council on items of general interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City. Although the City Council values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, it generally cannot take any action on items not listed on the posted agenda. Two (2) minutes will be assigned to each speaker.
CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER COMMENTS, REPORTS, & AGENDA DEVELOPMENT: This time is set aside for the City Council and City Manager to provide additional general comments and reports. Additionally, the City Council and City Manager may briefly discuss items of concern and prioritize agenda items for future meeting dates.
ADJOURNMENT:
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
State of California )
County of Riverside ) ss.
City of Palm Springs )
I, Brenda Pree, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, hereby certify this Agenda was delivered to each member of the City Council, provided to all parties who have requested such notice, posted at City Hall before 5:00 p.m., on January 3, 2025, and posted on the City’s website as required by established policies and procedures.
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Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA
City Clerk
P U B L I C N O T I C E S
Pursuant to G.C. Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with the meeting is the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: City Hall Office of the City Clerk. Agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s website www.palmspringsca.gov. If you would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at
(760) 323-8204.
It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, (760) 323-8204, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.
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